RWC already leans on consultants for specialized expertise The Rossmoor Walnut Creek (RWC) Planning Committee on Thursday, Nov. 12 is set to recommend creation of the Gateway Clubhouse Renovation Task Force to review and evaluate the goals and objectives of the ongoing Gateway/Rockview project, and to help the project transition from an RWC adminis...

Four Rossmoor vets took part in Honor Flights A handful of Rossmoor veterans have experienced a unique recognition for their service, taking a special flight to Washington, D.C. They took in ceremonies and toured monuments, memorials and museums in and around the nation’s capital that honor veterans. At least four Rossmoor residents this year were ...

It may have been largely a formality, but Brendan Moran and Cherise Khaund will soon be sworn in to their spots on the Walnut Creek City Council, having been the only candidates for two open council seats currently held by Cindy Silva and Matt Francois. Moran and Khaund are both currently members of the Walnut Creek Planning Commission, but are sch...

In Rossmoor, the upcoming Reuse and Cleanup Day event is described as a “pilot project.” Elsewhere in Walnut Creek (and beyond), similar waste collection events already have a regular spot on the calendar. Jan Stone hopes a successful Rossmoor pilot project will earn its way onto a regular schedule, too. “Many people before moving to Rossmoor were ...

On Thursday, Nov. 30 at 4 p.m., the Democrats of Rossmoor will hold the monthly TGWD (“Thank Goodness We’re Democrats”) meeting in the Fireside Room at Gateway. Speaking at the meeting will be Joe Garofoli and Carla Marinucci. Garofoli is the San Francisco Chronicle’s senior political writer, and host of the paper’s political podcast “It’s All Poli...

The Republican Club dinner at the Event Center on Tuesday, Nov. 17 will feature a special tribute to U.S. military veterans. Social hour begins at 5:15 p.m., with dinner starting at 6. Cost is $50 for members and $55 for guests. Non-dinner attendees arriving at 6:50 p.m. will be admitted for free (no reservations required) to just enjoy the program...

A I emerges as a ‘game changer’ for Accounting Department Mutuals’ financial reports completed more quickly Artificial intelligence ‒ AI ‒ provides fast answers to questions, allows our smart speakers at home to call up a favorite song or monitor an alarm system, and can easily clean up a form letter or school assignment. It’s also helping Rossmoor...

Fishing lures, vivid totes and painted “diamonds” among items for sale Bruce Johnson fished for king salmon in the Kenai River in Alaska years ago, and happened to be the only fisherman around with any luck. He was also the only one using a homemade lure in which he’d inserted small BBs that rattled. “The next day, I rented this out for 50 bucks an...

Suzy Clark came to the Event Center last week looking for a Rossmoor education, and there’s a lot to know. “I have a lot to learn; I still get lost going to places on campus,” said Clark, who has been living on the Rossmoor “campus” for about five weeks. Coming to the New Residents Fair on Oct. 28 was a step in the right direction, she said. “I cam...

Rossmoor prepares for the likelihood of big winter storms Rossmoor has been working to stay ahead in storm preparation for what’s predicted to be a strong El Niño weather pattern. Rossmoor Property Management (RPM) is focusing on mitigating potential issues, some of which include clearing leaves and seeing that drainage and gutters are cleared for ...